Mother and Daughter Die in Hanover Family Tragedy
Mrs Eliza Jo Morton and her daughter Miss Stella Morton died within hours of each other in Hanover. The Morton family includes four brothers and a sister, with Stella slated to teach music and drawing in Dupont schools. Community figures extend condolences as details emerge.
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Hanover
Willam Morton
Eliza Jo Morton
Mar
George C. Vail
Broadway
Gordon
Martin
Peres
California
Frank
Frankfort
Ind
Clinton Reed
Stelle
Merten
Carmel Presbyterian Church
Robert Gordon
Detroit
Birch
Andrew
Cyrus Gordon
Louisville
Louis Gordon
Wisconsin
Fila Aiken
Ness City
Kansas
Louis
Government plan to move Lord Mayor to hospital
London reports the British government plans to rush Lord Mayor MacSwiney from Brixton jail to a hospital for forcible feeding once he becomes unconscious. No confirmation yet. Two Irish women from Cork tried to force entry by sliding down a drain pipe. police stopped them.
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London
MacSwiney
Brixton
Cork
Maine Republicans Sweep State Election Big Landslide
Augusta Sept 14 Republican politicians said Maine voters endorsed the GOP national ticket and rejected Wilsons League of Nations. Frederick Parkhurst Bangor defeated Bertrand McIntyre by over 66000 votes and Republicans won most offices as the barometer state swung against Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
League of Nations
Wilson
Frederick Parkhurst
Bangor
Bertrand McIintyre
League
Miners Split On Returns to Work Policy in Hazleton
The United Mine Workers policy committee meeting in Hazleton will recommend that miners in Districts 1 7 and return to work at once and abide by their contract while the districts debate provisos. Some district chiefs demand a proviso that President Wilson reopen the miners case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Hazleton
Tragic Drowning of Five Year Old Leroy Knoblach
A five year old, Leroy Knoblach, drowned after sliding from a houseboat into swift river waters near Church street. His mother waded in to help as his dog swam to him, but neither boy nor dog surfaced. the body was not recovered. He is survived by his parents Carl and unnamed Mrs Knoblach and a two year old brother Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Leroy Knoblach
Carl Knobach
Louisville
Knoblach
Magers Automobile Shops
Church Street
Leroy
Noted Singer and Tragic Death Reported in Terre Haute
Noted bass Richard E Alder, longtime church singer and choir director, marked his 60th birthday with a dinner and past Easter performances at First Baptist. Miss Lula Brinson, 28, died at home after a paralysis illness and choking spell. coroner's inquest held. Surviving Brinson family and relatives from Indianapolis and Kentucky noted as funeral arrangements unfold.
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Terre Haute
Richard £. Alder
Mr. Alder
First Baptist Church
England
Oxford University
Lula Brinson
North Mulberry Street
Miss Brinson
William Brinson
Wilson no change in policy after Maine victory
President Wilson will not shift stance on ratification of the league as the dominant campaign issue despite a sweeping Republican win in Maine. The White House says he will not interfere in the campaign, allowing Governor Cox to carry forward his plans while offering aid if needed. Government circles cite disorganized effort as a factor in the Democratic loss.
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Washington
Wilson
Maine
White House
Cox
Jack Johnson Re Sentenced To One Year In Federal Penitentiary
Former heavyweight champion Jack Johnson was re sentenced by Judge Carpenter to one year in Leavenworth federal penitentiary and a $1009 fine for Mann Act violations. The sentence matches the five year old judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary
Carpenter
Amnesty to political prisoners debated by Wilson
Washington reports Attorney General Palmer told Samuel Gompers and labor leaders that amnesty for political prisoners rests with the President but that general amnesty is not possible at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Palmer
Samuel Gompers
Old Slogan: Maine Voter Trends Signal Shift in 1932
Dispatches from half Maine precincts show a Republican plurality near 65 000 but history notes Maine as a weather vane. The piece compares 1916 1920 and 1928 patterns where Maine voted Republican yet Wilson won nationally, and cites heavy GOP funding this year versus no outside funding for Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Union
National Committee
Wilson
Republican National Committee
Steamship Sinasta in Distress Signals Off Queenstown
London September 14 The American steamship Sinasta sent distress signals reporting her boilers disabled about forty miles off Queenstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sinasta
Queenstown
Illinois Voters Ready for State Primaries Amid Surprise Ranks
About 2.6 million Illinois voters prepare for the state primaries. Women may shape nominations for senators, governor, and state officials. The campaign has featured unusual rancor within the Republican ranks and questions about trust grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Dear Husband Henry Gehl Mourned Two Years After Death
A heartfelt obituary note from a widow mourning Henry Gehl who died September 12, 1918. She recalls his loving smile, notes enduring memory, and silent sorrow, expressing love and daily remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gehl
Heavy vote predicted in Colorado primaries today
Denver reports a heavy anticipated turnout for both parties in the Colorado primaries. The column also notes several local movements including divorces and travel as residents head to trains, with standout details about Frank Jamison visiting his mother and multiple residents departing for various destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Death notices of Mrs. M J Smith Seattle Wash
Mrs. C E Benson receives word of the death of her sister Mrs M J Smith at her Seattle home on Friday September 10 after months of illness. Born Elizabeth Holden in Trimble county Kentucky she was 55 and twice married. She leaves three stepchildren a mother and three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held late Saturday afternoon with burial in Seattle.
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C. E. Benson
M. J. Smith
Seattle
Washington
Smith
Elizabeth Holden
Trimble County
Mary Holden
Ella Holden
Lucy Petit
C. E Benson
John Holden
Denver
Frank Holden
Elks Band Heads to Cincinnati for Knight Templar Conclave
The Elks Band travels to Cincinnati to perform at the Ohio State Conclave of Knight's Templar on September 14 15 16. Under contract to Holyrood Commandery No 32 of Cleveland the group includes Director F P Vail and players across cornets clarinets piccolo altos baritone trombone bass drums with Daniel McGuire as librarian.
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Elks
Cincinnati
Ohio State
Knight’s Templar
Holyrood Commandery
Cleveland
Ohio
F. P. Vail
Nicholas Klein
Gilbert Kestner
Kiesel Cole
Grover Moore
H. B. Lotz
Charles G. Dickerson
Cliff Kinsey
Elmer Sulzer
Bert Hill
Richard Johnson
Harry Nichols
H. L. Lyon
John Huck
Dr. P. N. Kestner
William Kremer
Andrew Wolfschlag
Gregory Klein
John Kalb
Daniel McGuire
Property Transfers Reported In Local Deeds Journal
N Thomas Drake and wife transfer city property to Wade Langford for 700 dollars. Sarah Smith and husband convey 60 acres in Saluda township to Herbert Olmstead for 2900 dollars. Anna Towers sells city property to Bertha Anthony for 600 dollars. Jasper Gray transfers 10 acres in Madison township to Harve Hammel for 300 dollars.
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N. Thomas Drake
Wade Langford
Sarah Smith
Herbert Olmstead
Saluda Township
Anna Towers
Bertha Anthony
Jasper Gray
Harve Hammel
Madison Township
Indianapolis visitors call on friends in town
Mr and Mrs Fred H Smith and Mr and Mrs Fred Grace arrived by automobile from Indianapolis this morning and are calling on friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Smith
Fred Grace
Indianapolis
Death of Edward Greus ling In Louisville tua
Mr Thomas Francisco informs of the death of Edward Greusling a former Madisonian who died at his home in Louisville on Sunday Funeral services were held at his residence and he was interred in Cave Hill cemetery Louisville He was the son of Andrew Greas ling formerly of Madison who ran a confectionery store now associated with J C White's cigar and wallpaper stand
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Francisco
Edward Greusling
Louisville
Cave Hill Cemetery
Greasling
Andrew Greasling
Madison
J.C. White
Double Funeral Held Today in Hanover
Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church in Hanover for Mrs. William Morton and her daughter Stella Morton who died Sunday. Rev. F. O. Ballard led the rites. burial followed at Hanover cemetery with the bodies laid side by side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Hanover
William Morton
Stella Morton
F. O. Ballard
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emaAll
Misa Stella Morton
Mear Hanover
James Robinson
George Yater
Capt. Robins
East
Dispatches
Seale Doom League of Nations
Brinson
Kentucky
Orville Brinson
Jesse
Goebel
Virginia
Hzel
Anna
Dorothy Opal
Orville
Gompers
Frank Jamison
Josephine Jamison
Michigan Road
William Gockel
Patriot
Gockel
M. E. Cogley
West Main Street
James Chapman
Fort Monroe
S. P. Mohler
Logansport
George W. Miles
Fairmount
Mary Schreiber
Edward J. Schreiber
S. FE. Leland
P. E. Bear
Charles Huntley
David Huntley
H. H. Murray
Lorene Richardson
Joseph Sterns
Kathleen
Vernon
D. B. Huntley
Linda Clements
Helen Crozier
Oxford
Oxford College
J. S. Howe
Henrietta G. Rogers
Poplar
Third Streets
Hartford, Conn
Re. W. Parsley
Parsley
Brooksburg
Vincenner
Upper Clifty
Leona
M. D. Smith
George Ringwald
Marion
Edward G. Hunger
South Bend
Notre Dame University
William Fout
Andrew Selig
Reed LaMont Hanna
Fern Elnora Taff
Jefferson County
Bertha Brown
Moorefield
Tipton
Howard Counties
C. A. Reagan
Hanover College
Vincennes
Myra
J. J. Jones
Corn Creek
Robert Chandler
Emmett Jackson
Jones
Mlton
Edison
Albert Spalding
Guarnertag
Carl Flesch
Stradivarius
Ed. Meyer
United States
C. A. Stanton
THE
Shoeists
Dseholfsfoot Comfort Service
Pearl Packing Co
BULLS
John Real
Helen
Fort Wayne
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